WHERSTEAD ROAD, IP2 8LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP2 8LB

WHERSTEAD ROAD, IP2 8LB, Ipswich has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.77 per 1,000 population. This IP2 8LB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader IP2 postcode area, which has experienced 239 crimes and a crime rate of 7.37 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this IP2 8LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP2 8LB, encompassing approximately 2867 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

IP2 8LB Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Maidenhall Approach with total crimes: 9
  • Gresley Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Wherstead Road with total crimes: 2

WHERSTEAD ROAD, IP2 8LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.7722.22%
Criminal damage and arson43.840.00%
Public order41.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4033.33%
Burglary21.400.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.67-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson43.1433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.40-50.00%
Public order21.05100.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Other theft10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.8130.77%
Anti-social behaviour65.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.09-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.050.00%
Public order11.05-50.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.118.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.5320.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.09-20.00%
Other theft21.40-60.00%
Public order20.70-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.8633.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.1925.00%
Other theft51.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7425.00%
Public order31.74200.00%
Possession of weapons21.050.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.37-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour43.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.400.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Other crime20.70-33.33%
Public order10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.4614.29%
Criminal damage and arson45.58100.00%
Other crime31.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-50.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.3216.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.400.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.9871.43%
Criminal damage and arson24.19-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour20.70100.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Drugs10.350.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson99.42350.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.14-50.00%
Other theft32.440.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Public order20.70-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.42-17.65%
Public order44.8833.33%
Vehicle crime31.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.05-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-50.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.090.00%
Public order31.400.00%
Theft from the person21.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20239
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202417
June 202413
May 202412
April 20249
March 202416
February 202414
January 202412
December 20237
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
December 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP2 8LB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Maidenhall Approach
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Gresley Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Wherstead Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. La Salle Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Station Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Peppercorn Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Virginia Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Croft Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Little Croft Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Jamestown Boulevard
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Brickfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Discovery Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rapier Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1